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Pecora Escarpment 02013 meteorite

Pecora Escarpment 02013 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Howardite, that was found in Antarctica in 2002. A total of 41 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Pecora Escarpment 02013 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Pecora Escarpment 02013
Classification
Howardite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Howardite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2002
Mass recovered
41 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
85.6333° S, 68.7000° W

What is an achondrite?

Stony rock from a body that melted. Achondrites include crust and mantle pieces from asteroids, the Moon, and Mars. More about Howardites.

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